Directions (1-5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
Q1. If I shall pass the examination (A)/ I shall go to England (B)/ for further studies and (C)/ may not return at all. (D)/ No error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q2. I have no patience (A)/ to people who (B)/ indulge in silly talk (C)/ and uncivilized behaviour. (D)/ No error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q3. On my request (A)/ Lalit introduced me (B)/ to his friend (C)/ who is singer and a scientist. (D)/ No error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q4. In spite of her craving (A)/ for hot food and soft drinks, (B)/ Sushila abstained with (C)/ them for a long duration. (D)/ No error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q5. There is no denying the fact (A)/ that he is one (B)/ of the best players (C)/ that has ever lived. (D)/ No error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Solutions:
S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Instead of ‘I shall pass’ use ‘I pass’ will be used.
S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct preposition should be used. Note that it is patience ‘with’ people and not ‘to’ people.
S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The same friend is both a singer and a scientist. So, it should be ‘who is a singer and scientist’.
S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. Incorrect preposition is used. We abstain ‘from’ something.
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. ‘Have’ must replace ‘has’ as ‘best players’ are referred to.
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